CHURCH ELDERS
Kyle Byrd is the Founding/Lead Pastor of Church at The Epicenter. In pursuit of a career in professional baseball, Kyle came to a crossroads in his life in 1985 ... professional sports or ministry. Sending the Lord's clear direction to sell out to his calling to ministry, he stepped off of the playing field and into the harvest field. Prior to moving to Burnet, he and his family lived in Sugar Land, TX. Since 1989, Kyle has traveled the United States and the world preaching the Gospel to students and churches. Through Front Line Ministries, the ministry organization that he started in November of 1989, it is estimated that Kyle has spoken to over 2.5 million people, in 43 of the 50 United States and 3 foreign countries.
Kyle and his wife, Robin, moved to Burnet in 2004. They have 2 daughters, Jennifer and Kyla, both of whom are now married and live in the Houston area. Brandon, their son, is a 2008 graduate of Burnet High School and attends The University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX. Kyle, Robin, and their family have committed their lives to establishing this ministry in the Texas Hill Country. By the power of the Spirit, and through the vision and passion the Lord has placed in Kyle's heart to reach and develop people, the future is bright for Church at The Epicenter!
~ Kyle Byrd, Lead Pastor and Elder - kyle.byrd@churchattheepicenter.org
Norman & Frankie Leftwich bought their place (north of Burnet) in 1972 and moved to it in 1983. They operate a small ranch and have cattle. They also keep the animals for Main Street Bethlehem year round – except for the camels. They have been married 56 years and have four living children and two with the Lord. Their daughter, Leslie, her husband the three daughters also attend The Epicenter. Norman has been a life and health insurance agent for 50 years. Frankie accepted Christ as a young girl and influenced Norman to do the same shortly after they were married.
~ Norman Leftwich, Senior Elder - norman.leftwich@churchattheepicenter.org
Johnnie & Jessica Maldonado have been married for 19 years. Their business, Johnnie Maldonado Construction, began in 1998 and does primarily concrete slabs and rock work for residential and commercial customers.
~ Johnny Maldonado, Elder - johnny.maldonado@churchattheepicenter.org
Tom & MaryBeth Peoples bought their ranch in Burnet in 1991. They began regular attendance at The Epicenter in January 2006. Tom does consulting work for American Constructors, Inc., in Austin and he and Mary Beth raise Texas Longhorn cattle for show and commercial sale. They have four children and seven grandchildren living in Texas and Florida.
~ Tom Peoples, Elder - tom.peoples@churchattheepicenter.org
Dan and Leonora moved to Burnet in 2004 and began to work on their house just outside of Burnet to convert it into a bed and breakfast. Lone Star Bed and Breakfast opened two years later and shortly after that, Dan and Leonora started attending the Church at the Epicenter in January 2006. They have 2 grown children, Danielle and Michael. Dan worked for IBM for 31 years, retiring this year. His time is now devoted to worship ministry and the Epicenter youth. Leonora is a Registered Nurse at Seton and heads up fellowship at Epicenter.
~ Dan Britton, Elder - dan.britton@churchattheepicenter.org
KEY LEADERS
Wesley Ryan , Worship and Youth Pastor - wesley.ryan@churchatheepicenter.org
Jinny Sumrall, Women''s Ministry - jinny.sumrall@churchattheepicenter.org
Jinny and Mark Sumrall and their youngest son, John made their home in Burnet 7 years ago. Jinny is a Physician Assistant and is employed at Bella Medical Spa in Marble Falls. Mark commutes to Burnet from Texas City on the weekends where he is employed for British Petroleum. They have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Jinny's desire is to see every woman at the Epicenter deepen their relationship with the Lord and is committed to that end.
Tice Porterfield, Men's Ministry - tice.porterfield@churchattheepicenter.org
